Summary
The FDA has issued a Class I recall for over 100,000 shrimp products sold in Kroger stores across 16 states due to potential radioactive contamination from Cesium-137. The recalled products were associated with an Indonesian processing facility and have not entered U.S. commerce, but further shipments from the company have been blocked.
Key Facts
- Lawrence Wholesale is recalling 100,800 units of Shrimp Cocktail Bowl and 4,871 cases of Frozen Cooked Shrimp.
- These products were available in Kroger stores across 16 states in the U.S.
- Cesium-137 exposure is linked to increased cancer risk.
- The contamination was traced to Indonesian producer PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati.
- Cs-137 was detected at 68 Bq/kg, under the FDA's concern level of 1,200 Bq/kg.
- The FDA blocked further imports from the Indonesian company until they address the issue.
- The FDA uses a three-class system to categorize recalls based on health risks, with Class I being the highest risk.
